showcase lisbon issue 183

Nov 2009

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Lisbon, brought to you by Production Paradise. We highlight the very best of the Portuguese visual media industry and, as usual, more information can be found in our dedicated Film and Photo directories.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

Rammstein, 8th November at the Pavilhão Atlãntico. The German group will arrive with a new album sure to please their army of devoted fans.

MTC Tornado - A complicated production through
Euro RSCG Znamenka, Moscow, for the Russian telecommunications
giant MTC. Directed by Jason Smith, the CG effects
were brilliantly made by Prime Focus, UK, and despite being full of
logistical difficulties the three day shoot achieved some great
final results. Produced by Marilyn Alexander.

Tonus Juice - Another great two day production
for the Russian market, this time styled on the film 'Mamma Mia'
and including an international cast who danced in locations across
Portugal. Wardrobe: Joanne Gatefield. Choreography: Marco de
Camillis. Directed by Ryan McFaul with Okey Dokey, Moscow. Produced
by James Dubec.

Bentley - A frenetic shoot with Stuart
Hamilton that included some wonderful locations across Portugal and
a beautiful car set against the backdrop of a real Indian Summer.
Produced by Marco Blackwell. Due to be released March 2010.

Opel Movano with photographer Jan van Endert
and Local Hero Productions. Produced by James Dubec.

In an attempt to continue providing clients with the best service despite recent economic trends, Check the Gate presents a creative way of filming cars. Offering a significant cost reduction without compromising on quality, the company can deploy an array of different solutions using Arri, Red One or P+S Technik equipment according to clients' individual budgets.

Filming from a motorbike with the company's skilled crew permits close-up perspectives of a moving car without the use of heavy - and costly - grip equipment and lighting crews, with advantages also on set up and location change times.

Check the Gate remains available for high-end commercials requiring full production equipment such as Russian arms, gyro stabilised heads and low loaders, and can provide everything a particular job requires.

The summer has just ended for Travelling Films & Productions with the company continuing on its course producing and filming with both foreign and national clients. The last few months have been extremely busy as brands took advantage of the incredible Portuguese summer climate to shoot a host of different campaigns.

Travelling Films & Productions is extremely committed to earning the trust of an increasing number of clients. Working alongside French, German, Dutch and British crews, the company has produced some spectacular results.

In the Portuguese market the company recently finished shooting a film conceived by the agency BBDO for leading Internet service provider ZON.

Work is also currently underway on an upcoming feature film project sponsored by mainstream private TV channel SIC, with shooting due to start in the early spring.

PSP offers full production services for commercial, still and
film production companies with a large location library covering
destinations in Portugal, the Azores and the island of Madeira. The
company also recently opened an office in the Algarve, allowing
more cost savings and quicker response times.

PSP's recent work includes a commercial film for
SAP. The project took in several beautiful
locations in Lisbon, including industrial, modern and natural
vistas. The company's effectiveness, locations references and value
for money lead the Brax crew and photographer
Frank Wartenberg to once again choose PSP for its 2009 fashion
photo shoot.

It has been a busy year for photographer Telmo Miller. Since the summer, he has worked on campaigns for wine companies and completed projects for restaurants, hotels and resorts.

Recent work included an image bank for communications company Optimus, cultural itineraries for Turismo de Lisboa's online 'Travel Planner', as well as editorials for Condé Nast Traveler and various projects for Portuguese architects.

From his Lisbon studio, Telmo and his team work on advertising, interiors, architecture, lifestyle and food. His unique approach combines creativity with an extremely detail-conscious eye, reinforced by strong experience in post production and digital workflow.

Spot Professional Lighting Service Lisbon supplies high quality
lighting equipment to professional photographers. From Profoto,
Briese and California Sunbounce to digital cameras from Canon,
Hasselblad and Leaf, Spot's 24-hour reliable service is assured
with the company offering prompt delivery alongside efficient
client support all across Spain, the Balearic Islands and
Portugal.

Latest news includes:

For the sunny winter season, Spot Barcelona is offering
exclusive deals on studio and equipment rental packages, including
Briese, Profoto, Hasselblad and the Canon 5D.

Spot Mallorca provided professional material to recent clients
ProIdee and H&M, and
continues its ongoing relationship with successful gym company
McFit.

Spot Marbella supported an extraordinary shoot for
OTTO in the Seychelles and Mauritius, providing
all the necessary equipment.

Visit the website or contact one of Spot's offices in Spain or
Portugal for more information.

Dom Pedro was the first Emperor of Brazil and also lends his
name to one of Lisbon's finest hotels.

The modern architectural design and the classic decoration grant
the Dom Pedro Palace elegance quite unlike any other hotel in
Lisbon. Located in the Amoreiras area, 7 km from Lisbon
International Airport, it is very close to key tourist destinations
and lively nightlife.

Frequently welcoming heads of state, ambassadors, actors and
other famous artists, the hotel features the Penthouse Suite, the
most exclusive and luxurious in Portugal. At 420 m² it occupies the
hotel's entire top floor and enjoys 360º views over the city.